Demand Planner

ZipRecruiter; Kingsbury Episcopi; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Une opportunité passionnante pour un Demand Planner au sein d'une entreprise familiale réputée pour ses marques emblématiques. Ce rôle implique de travailler étroitement avec diverses parties prenantes pour améliorer la prévisibilité des ventes et optimiser l'inventaire. Le candidat idéal aura au moins deux ans d'expérience dans la chaîne d'approvisionnement et maîtrisera les systèmes de planification.

Benefits

Performance bonus

Accès à une formation et un développement de classe mondiale

Environnement de travail diversifié

Qualifications

• 2+ années d'expérience en chaîne d'approvisionnement (planification de la demande ou de l'offre).
• Excellentes compétences analytiques avec une mentalité d'amélioration continue.
• Expérience en gestion des parties prenantes avec de fortes compétences interpersonnelles.

Responsibilities

• Collaborer pour créer des plans de demande précis.
• Maintenir la qualité des données dans les systèmes de planification.
• Suivre la précision des prévisions et analyser les écarts.

Skills

Analyse

Gestion des parties prenantes

Amélioration continue

Proficiency avec des outils d'analyse de données

Tools

FuturMaster

SAP

Power BI

Job description

Job Description

Demand Planner

• Location: Castle Cary
• Salary: £31,900 - £35,900 dependent on experience
• Company performance bonus
• Hours: Mon-Fri
• Employment type: Permanent

Job Purpose

Working with the senior demand planner to deliver accurate forecasts for 700 products across 14 sales channels and 2 territories, in collaboration with Sales, Marketing, and other stakeholders. The role aims to improve sales volume predictability, positively impact customer service levels, and support inventory optimization.

What are we looking for?

• 2+ years of supply chain experience (demand or supply planning)
• Experience with planning systems such as FuturMaster, SAP
• Excellent analytical skills with a continuous improvement mindset
• Stakeholder management experience with strong interpersonal and influencing skills
• Proficiency with data systems and analytics tools like Power BI

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate to create accurate demand plans for segments and customers, covering short to long-term horizons
• Conduct demand reviews with account managers to ensure forecast alignment via the S&OP process
• Maintain data quality in planning systems, managing product launches, delists, and market changes
• Track forecast accuracy, analyze deviations, and implement corrective actions
• Identify and automate process improvements to reduce cycle time

What can you expect from Mars?

• Work with over 130,000 diverse associates guided by The Five Principles
• Join a purpose-driven company aiming to build a better tomorrow
• Access to industry-leading learning and development, including Mars University
• Competitive salary and benefits, including a bonus

About Mars

Mars is a family-owned business with over $35 billion in global sales, producing brands like M&M's, Snickers, Twix, and more. We also care for half of the world's pets through our nutrition and health businesses. Headquartered in McLean, VA, Mars operates in over 80 countries. We are committed to our Five Principles: Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency, and Freedom.

Mars is an equal opportunity employer and provides accommodations during the application process upon request.